Looking for RCA Interconnect Upgrade

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by avanti1960, Apr 20, 2017.

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  1. avanti1960

    avanti1960 Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Location:
    Chicago metro, USA
    A new source has greatly tested the quality of the interconnects I have on hand-
    Chord C-Line (veiled and unremarkable)
    Kimber PBJ (OK but too bright, a little edgy)
    Wireworld Luna 7 (very good but not the best I have)
    Audioquest King Cobra (the best of the bunch, but looking for a good step upward).

    So basically a bunch of entry level decent cables. I'm looking to notice a solid improvement if possible- under $500 for 1 meter. Thanks.
     
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  2. F1nut

    F1nut Forum Resident

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    Joe Abrams has some MIT Shotgun S1 interconnects listed on Audiogon for under $500.
     
  3. Ron Scubadiver

    Ron Scubadiver Forum Resident

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    What's a new source? Sorry, but I am a cable skeptic.
     
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  4. F1nut

    F1nut Forum Resident

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    So, it's coat hangers for you?
     
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  5. Ron Scubadiver

    Ron Scubadiver Forum Resident

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    Gee wiz, maybe I can find something at Home Depot. The OP already has a bunch of good interconnects.
     
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  6. TheVU

    TheVU Forum Resident

    DH Labs Air Matrix.
     
  7. Mr Bass

    Mr Bass Chevelle Ma Belle

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    And how exactly have your interconnects been stretched to their limits and why isn't it the fault of the components or speakers?
     
  8. Joe Spivey

    Joe Spivey Forum Resident

    If you don't mind a DIY, you can save some money and make a pair with Dueland Coherent Audio DCA16GA or DCA20GA tinned copper wire... it also makes great speaker wire too!

    Good article but warning... it's as long read.

    Duelund Coherent Audio DCA16GA
     
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  9. wwaldmanfan

    wwaldmanfan Born In The 50's

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    Anyone who spends $500 for three feet of wire should have his head examined.
     
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  10. Standingstones

    Standingstones Forum Resident

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    I would suggest these two manufacturers: for lower cost, River Cable. For something more expensive, Audio Art Cables.
     
  11. F1nut

    F1nut Forum Resident

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    Since he stated he wanted something better they are obviously not good enough. He even described the characteristics of some. Yet, you being a self admitted cable skeptic still had to put your 2 cents in. This is helping avanti1960 how?
     
  12. F1nut

    F1nut Forum Resident

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    I've spent a lot more than that, so what insult are you going to hurl my way?
     
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  13. GuildX700

    GuildX700 Forum Resident

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    Sounds like OP is using cables as expensive tone controls.
     
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  14. wwaldmanfan

    wwaldmanfan Born In The 50's

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    My comment wasn't directed at anyone in particular, but if the shoe fits...
     
  15. F1nut

    F1nut Forum Resident

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    Well, in that case anyone who doesn't believe cables matter, that cables costing more than $500 aren't worth every penny and that every cable....in fact, every piece of gear is a tone control needs their head examined.

    How's that shoe fit?
     
  16. F1nut

    F1nut Forum Resident

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    It's a shame some feel the need to dump on someone simply asking for a few suggestions.
     
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  17. fluffskul

    fluffskul Would rather be at a concert

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    You should not discuss politics, religion, or interconnects if you wish for the conversation to remain friendly...
     
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  18. GuildX700

    GuildX700 Forum Resident

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    The problem is even if you believe the sonic stories about interconnects and their effects there is no real way to know what would work in your specific setup, you would have to continually swap in and out in some never ending quest to somehow "improve" your setup, and asking for recommendations on them has to be 10,000x worse than asking for speaker recommendations.

    I'm a firm believer in a well built cable that makes a good connection and rejects noise. Beyond that, I've never heard anything to make me decide otherwise. Now I'm sure there are some odd, exotic cables that play with electrical properties and will alter the sound, but a cable should NOT do that, that is NOT their job, it should be neutral and reject noise.

    Anything other than a neutral cable is simply just another way of adding some sort of a tone control. And at times a very expensive tone control at that.

    Now, for a turntable RCA interconnects, the total capacitance needs to be understood and known versus the cartridge being used.
     
  19. Dave

    Dave Esoteric Audio Research Specialist™

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    Tony, I hear the Empress by Grover Huffman is very good and he has a guarantee for under you budget. I've been happy with the other cables I've purchased from Grover so far.
     
  20. timztunz

    timztunz Audioista

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    I almost immediately dismiss the comments from anyone who either won't list their gear or hide it from other members.
     
  21. timztunz

    timztunz Audioista

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    Interesting comment from someone who won't even share what gear they have.
     
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  22. Brother_Rael

    Brother_Rael Senior Member

    Go secondhand or NOS. I bought Atlas Navigators for £80 and Cord Chorus for £70. Both clocked in at over £200 reach at full price. Still got them now.
     
  23. Robert C

    Robert C Forum Resident

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    I think spending the money on (more) room treatments would yield a greater increase in sound quality.
     
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  24. Jim13

    Jim13 Forum Resident

    Absolute Transmission Cables .
     
  25. Agreed, but that's not the thread topic.
     
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